Public Attitudes Toward Chairside Screening for Medical Conditions in Dental Settings

Abstract

Azizah Bin Mubayrik,1 Sara Al Dosary,1 Reema Alshawaf,1 Reem Alduweesh,2 Shada Alfurayh,2 Tagreed Alojaymi,2 Malath Tuwaym,2 Daniyah Alsuhaibani,2 Ebtihal Aldaghri2 1Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Azizah Bin MubayrikOral Medicine and Diagnostic Science, Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, 3680 King Saud University Unit No. 3ar, Riyadh 12372 − 7453, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaEmail [email protected]: The aim of this study is to investigate the public’s attitudes and knowledge toward chairside dental screening and laboratory investigations based on demographic data.Methods: A self-administered structured questionnaire regarding chairside screening was designed employing a 5-point Likert-type scale. The questionnaire was distributed to among sample of adults. Data were collected and statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and P values.Results: A total of 573 questionnaires were completed. Most respondents were willing to have a dentist conduct screening for diseases, in particular blood measurement (89%), hypertension (85.7%) and lab result discussion (83.1%), having medical condition did not affect the willingness. The lowest reported willingness was to undergo biopsy (54%) and hepatitis screening (67.6%) Age, education, hospital, and prior chairside screening were found to be significant factors for willingness.Conclusion: The population’s willingness to undergo chairside medical screenings in the dental office is crucial for the implementation of this strategy and to deliver a holistic approach to treating patients’ medical conditions.Keywords: chairside screening, dental, medical conditions, public

Keywords

• chairside screening
• dental
• medical conditions
• public